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Returning Member
posted Jan 4, 2022 1:47:05 PM

Why is the TaxCaster refund calculator for 2021 wrong for me?

Single, no dependents, cannot be claimed as dependent. Only wages is W2 $47094 and no unemployment, fed income tax withheld is $5500. Why is the taxcaster telling me my refund is $2956. But while preparing the actual return the refund estimate is about half that?

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Level 15
Jan 4, 2022 2:08:00 PM

Did the taxcaster give you the $1400 stimulus check which you really already received?  Is there an amount on line 30 of your Form 1040?

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Returning Member
Jan 4, 2022 1:58:05 PM

I didnt fill out any other information down below, just status, income, and fed tax withheld 

Level 15
Jan 4, 2022 2:08:00 PM

Did the taxcaster give you the $1400 stimulus check which you really already received?  Is there an amount on line 30 of your Form 1040?

Returning Member
Jan 4, 2022 2:30:20 PM

thats it. thank you. :(

Level 15
Jan 4, 2022 4:13:41 PM

Taxcaster has a place for that third  stimulus payment ... you did not go far enough ...